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Chafin, Hazelbaker get final two roster spots

PHOENIX -- The D-backs finalized their 25-man roster following Friday night's exhibition finale, with lefty Andrew Chafin winning the last spot in the bullpen and outfielder Jeremy Hazelbaker nabbing the final bench job.

Chafin beat out Silvino Bracho, who was optioned to Triple-A Reno.

"It was a very tough decision," D-backs manager Torey Lovullo said of why Chafin got the spot. "Inside of each appearance, the fastball command and velocity was coming back, the secondary pitches were starting to show a little more consistency and we liked the idea of having a second lefty in the bullpen.